Anyone who inherits a coin collection is often faced with a difficult decision: Keep or sell? While the emotional value can be high, from a financial perspective it is important to determine the actual market value of the collection and make the best possible use of the coins.

Minting qualities of coins

The minting quality and condition of a coin play a major role, especially for collector coins. The better the quality and condition of a coin, the more valuable it is for collectors and investors.

Re-embossing, minting errors, replicas and forgeries

When is a coin actually "genuine"? Does a genuine guilder have to be from the 19th century? What is the difference between restriking, minting errors, replicas and forgeries?

Coins from mints & mail order companies

In general, precious metal coins are either used as investments (bullion coins) or as collector's items. While the material value of bullion coins is paramount, the value of collector coins is determined not only by the material but also by supply and demand from numismatists.